The monarch butterfly’s travels mirror those of the immigrant.

After 20 years of running a successful workshop in the US, beloved handyman Luis becomes the relentless focus of ICE Officer Castelo. Fearing for his future, Luis seeks sanctuary in a local church where memories abound of the Monarch sanctuary in Mexico where he met his wife. Like the Monarch butterfly, Luis is determined to follow his fate-defining journey.

Monarch: A Mexican-American Musical willl be playing at The American Theatre for Actors, inside the Cullum Theatre, as part of the Midtown International Theatre Festival, from July 23rd- 26th